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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

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For a dining experience unlike any other in Queenstown, join us on a trip to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the iconic vintage Steamship, the TSS Earnslaw

For a dining experience unlike any other in Queenstown, join us on a trip to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the iconic vintage Steamship, the TSS Earnslaw

Highlights

  • Unique dining experience
  • Gourmet barbecue dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant
  • Enjoy lakeside dining at Walter Peak, away from the bustle of Queenstown
  • Explore the TSS Earnslaw, watch the stokers in the engine room and enjoy the views of Lake Whakatipu
  • Licensed bar and cafe onboard the TSS Earnslaw

Your evening begins with a magical cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship launched in 1912 and rich in local pioneering history. She is the only hand-fired commercial passenger carrying vessel in the Southern Hemisphere.

Arriving at Walter Peak High Country Farm on the opposite side of the lake it is time to disembark for the ambience of the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant situated in beautiful gardens.

The menu includes an extensive range of local and New Zealand produce, succulent meats cooked on the rotisserie, a delicious range of vegetables and salads. Then finish with your dining experience with tantalising desserts, cheeses and freshly brewed tea and coffee.

After dinner enjoy a stroll around the beautiful gardens or join our farmer in the amphitheatre for our beloved farm show which includes a sheep shearing demonstration.

The entertainment continues on the spectacular night-time cruise home, where you can join in on a sing-a-long with the ship's pianist or just enjoy the fresh air and stunning views on the deck as the sparkling lights of Queenstown draw closer.

Adult - 5pm $199.00
Child - 5pm $99.00
Adult - 7pm $189.00
Child - 7pm $95.00
Infant $0.00
Adult - 5:01pm $149.00
Child - 5:01pm $75.00
Infant - 5:01pm $0.00

What's included

  • Return cruise across Lake Whakatipu aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw Steamship
  • Gourmet BBQ dinner
  • Farm demonstration

Location

Notes

  • Duration: 4 hours

    Departure Location: RealNZ Visitor Centre on Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach St, Queenstown Bay. As you're pre-booked, please exchange your ticket for a boarding pass at the TSS Earnslaw Visitor Centre.

    Check In: Please check in a minimum of 20 minutes prior to departure.

    Notes:

    • Please let RealNZ know in advance if you have dietary requirements in the special requirements field when you complete your booking.
    • The TSS Earnslaw is cash free and we reserve the right to refuse cash as a means of payment when purchasing products or services.


Available Bookings from 22 Jan to 4 Feb 2026

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  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 5pm$199.00
  • Child - 5pm$99.00
  • Infant Free

Bookings close in 10 hours...

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult - 7pm$189.00
  • Child - 7pm$95.00
  • Infant Free

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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lushy from New Zealand wrote on 21 April 2024

Earnslaw cruise, dinner and show

An absolutely incredible experience. Would definitely recommend to everyone and also attend again myself. Just don’t have a huge lunch as the bbq buffet dinner is delicious.

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kristalmei from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2026

A Must-Do Queenstown Experience

A fantastic Queenstown experience! The cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the historic TSS Earnslaw was beautiful, with stunning views throughout. The Walter Peak gourmet BBQ dinner was delicious ,, with excellent quality food and a great variety. The farm and sheepdog demonstration was a fun, uniquely Kiwi touch. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere made the whole evening memorable. Highly recommended.

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charlotte007 from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2026

Fantastic experience

We loved every second of the TSS Earnslaw experience. Highly recommended to all.

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Sabby Walia from New Zealand wrote on 20 April 2025

It is a ‘must do’ in Queenstown

There are no words to describe how cool this experience is, you have to be there to experience it. From the modern town centre of Queenstown, you hop into history and experience the vessel which has been kept in it’s natural form The BBQ dinner was magnificent. It was very well organised and the buffet spread was grand! Definitely ate like royalty.

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Yi-Chieh Lin from Taiwan wrote on 11 April 2025

I love it.

The BBQ buffet is good👍

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